Fall in love with these top recommendations for romantic retreats, regardless of occasion and season.
Planning a romantic getaway for your anniversary? Or scouting for the perfect wedding or honeymoon venue? You don’t have to worry about running out of options; there are plenty of hotels and resorts in the Philippines worth visiting. But which of these are most popular with couples?
1. El Nido Resorts – Lagen Island
Lagen Island is a tranquil escape in El Nido, Palawan. The setting: a cove with a lush forest on one side and a calm lagoon on the other. You can stay by the forest, along the beach (for stunning sunset views) or on the lagoon (in cottages built on stilts). This hotel is as good for lounging around at your room’s veranda as it is for kayaking and snorkeling. You can also arrange for a candlelit dinner on the beach, followed by some stargazing and snuggling!
Lagen Island in El Nido, Northern Palawan
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2. Acuatico Beach Resort and Spa
Couples who love a relaxing swim will fall in love with the exquisite infinity pool atAcuatico. And they don’t have to go far to catch the breathtaking views it offers. The hotel is just a three-hour drive south of Manila and is one of most luxurious Laiyahotels in San Juan, Batangas. Its Balinese-inspired villas are cozy and chic, and the in-house spa offers full-body massage treatments. Addicted to water sports? There are kayaks, pedal boats and jet skis that you can ride together.
Acuatico Beach Resort and Spa
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3. Misibis Bay
Want to be whisked away in a helicopter to a deluxe villa on a lovely stretch of beach? That’s exactly the kind of experience Misibis Bay dreams up for its guests. Located in Bacacay, Albay, this hotel lets couples indulge in breakfast on a hilltop or relish dinner in a candlelit amphitheater. You could also join a sunset cruise, stroll along the beach, take a dip in your very own plunge pool, or simply cuddle on the daybed of your suite’s terrace.
Misibis Bay, a luxury island getaway
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4. Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa
Tucked in Panglao Island, Bohol, is a retreat for couples who enjoy getting pampered:Eskaya Beach Resort. Most of its 15 thatched villas include private whirlpools, although the hotel also features a gorgeous infinity pool. But the main draw is an on-site spa that combines Asian healing techniques and European spa practices. Up for some fun? Frolic along the resort’s 600-meter white-sand beach.
Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa
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5. Buri Resort and Spa
Buri Resort and Spa is a romantic and relaxing haven in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. It’s located on the opposite side of White Beach, far from the usual crowds. So you and your partner can enjoy some peace and privacy while swimming along the Puerto Galera Bay or in the hotel’s infinity pool. Some of the nipa-hut-style villas, situated on foothills, also include plunge pools.
Buri Resort and Spa in Puerto Galera
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6. Thunderbird Resorts – Poro Point
Is Santorini in Greece among the places you’ve always wanted to visit as a couple? Then you’ll be absolutely smitten withThunderbird Resorts – Poro Point. This upscale hotel in La Union features Mediterranean-inspired verandas set on a cliff overlooking the West Philippine Sea. For a night out, you two lovebirds could sip cocktails at the pool bar, dine at one of the world-class restaurants on site, and watch the stars from the resort’s white-sand beach.
Dome view of Thunderbird Resorts – Poro Point
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7. Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Plantation Bay in Cebu is a refreshing and charming resort where you get to share new experiences and create lasting memories together. Stay in elegant rooms that truly look and feel like private estates of colonial plantations. Ride a kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) through the resort grounds, launch an outrigger boat to dive sites, and enjoy a picnic atop a hill.
Aerial view of Plantation Bay Resort and Spa in Cebu
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8. Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa
Boracay may be a party island, but it still has its share of romantic spots. Topping that list is Shangri-La’s Boracay, which sits on a hillside and boasts secluded beaches. Couples staying in its villas get to enjoy their own porch and balcony plus outdoor plunge pool and whirlpool. There are also pergolas for al fresco dining set-ups and day beds for lounging.
Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa
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9. Antulang Beach Resort
Antulang Beach Resort in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, treats couples to private pool villas that sit on the edge of a cliff. Yes, each villa has its own swimming pool along with luxurious pinewood rooms. The winding staircases outside the villas lead to a white-sand beach with huge rock formations.
Infinity pool at Antulang Beach Resort
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10. Raffles Makati
Planning a romantic staycation? Raffles Makati has 32 spacious and elegant suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and state-of-the-art amenities. You’ll find both classic and contemporary touches throughout the hotel, plus two outdoor swimming pools and six dining options that allow you to enjoy each other’s company.
Deluxe room in Raffles Makati
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